South Island: June 2008 Brass Monkey [Archive]

woodybee

19th February 2008, 21:53

:niceone:

I have scoured, the depths to see if any one has mentioned this one yet, and cant seem to find if apart from someone saying they are going to it.

So BRASS MONKEY = WOODYBEE's BIRTHDAY.............YEE HAR

Sorry about that, would have burst if I didn't mention it at least a thousand times.

Hey if anyone fancies joining in the :drinkup:piss up in Dunedin on the Friday night, then just tag alone.

2 years ago, was my first Brass Monkey:cold::2thumbsup.....and by fuck it was a good laugh, and am chomping at the bit to get to this one.....spent last Brass monkey sunny one's arse in the Isle of Man at the TT:sunny:.........and did think of the Brass whilst over in the Land Of Blighty I have to admit..................:mellow:

So if you're interested, skid your pants over to the Tapanyaki Place for a feed and some entertainment, then lets trip the light fandago:wari: in one of the many bars on Friday 6th June.........Tis my naughty 42nd, so time to rip up the dancefloor, as Woodybee's coming into Landing at this Rally,

Rally Rally Rally Oi Oi Oi

Coi for now,
I love to celebrate,:Punk:
no need to hesitate,
Get your arse to the Brass:shake:
As its time to Show you have some Class:clap:

NighthawkNZ

19th February 2008, 22:07

:niceone:

BRASS MONKEY

Long Range forecast is for 6 feet of Snow, on friday, freezing the saturday and rain on sunday.... Monday fine weather to be held.

scumdog

19th February 2008, 23:14

The Brass? - bah humbug, the least appealing of all the rallies.

Gimme a hot day at the Vincent etc any time.

Mr Triple

20th February 2008, 18:24

The Brass? - bah humbug, the least appealing of all the rallies.

Gimme a hot day at the Vincent etc any time.

Yep I know what ya mean, ice all over the place, your arse gobblin up the seat on the corners. :eek: Not much fun I know, but I'll probably be there. Once there I'll probably say not doin this shit again.:niceone::niceone:

xknuts

20th February 2008, 21:16

The Brass? - bah humbug, the least appealing of all the rallies.
Gimme a hot day at the Vincent etc any time.

Couldn't agree more, Tom

Yep I know what ya mean, ice all over the place, your arse gobblin up the seat on the corners. :eek: Not much fun I know, but I'll probably be there. Once there I'll probably say not doin this shit again.:niceone::niceone:

But we always do, don't we.

woodybee

21st February 2008, 18:37

How can a weather forecast go up to 4 months in advance?

Who cares how cold it is,:cold: it could get cold even on a summer rally. I do agree that the summer rallies are brilliant fun, but to rug up and get talking bollocks round the site, is a right crack.:laugh:

Would advise those who aren't soft cocks, to grab a thermal roll out mat, and them stick your blow up beds on top, saves the blow ups getting all
frozen.

I have heard it said that at one Brass Monkey it was that warm that folks were wearing t-shirts!!:sunny: Lets hope for an unseasonably warm climate at this years one eh.

Coi 4 now, up dancing till 4am this morning, then up at 6, so am so tired, feel like I have been shot in the eyes at the moment, so going to be asleep by 8pm.....Woooooooooooooosey eh.:yawn::sleep:

And a reminder that friday nights a huge birthday pissup in Dunedin.

:bye:

NighthawkNZ

21st February 2008, 18:39

How can a weather forecast go up to 4 months in advance?

:lol: :D its magic...

paturoa

21st February 2008, 18:43

Well I supose I'll have to get my leave pass in soon!

May also look to visit some friends up north (longest distance prize)

thehovel

21st February 2008, 19:06

I did the Brass in 2000 (20th) it was tropical. :2thumbsup I'm putting together a JAFFA ride for the 30th.(got 4 starters) Lets see if the temp can be at least chilly, or is this global warming???????????? Regards Richard

doc

21st February 2008, 19:13

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Coi for now,
I love to celebrate,:Punk:
no need to hesitate,
Get your arse to the Brass:shake:
As its time to Show you have some Class:clap:

So you are keen then. Seems to be a bit cold that time of the year for a rally in the middle of the South Island. Don't you think someone could be pulling your leg ?

Goblin

21st February 2008, 19:15

:niceone:

WOODYBEE's BIRTHDAY

As luck would have it....I have a birthday that weekend too.:sunny:
Dunno about riding on ice or in snow tho,:cold::scooter: but I have been putting off for decades now so I'm gunna HTFU and just do it!:headbang:

pete376403

21st February 2008, 19:55

Ive been to thirteen (first was the 10th anniversary) and only had snow at the rally site on one of those. It's definitely getting warmer - all the old guys will tell you how cold it used to be. Ive seen pics of bikes being ridden on the ice, but I've never seen ice on the lake thats been thick enough to do more than (carefully) stand on.
The rally is ok, but what I really like is the week long South Island ride that it takes to get to and from it .
And yeah, I'll be there again this yeat.

KEN

21st February 2008, 20:26

Yep this Brass will be my official 20th Monkey, and yes i have ridden my XRV750 on the Oturahura Dam on the ice at midnight. That was the year that you could not put your tent pegs in,or put ya can of Speights on the ground,because it froze solid. SEE YA THERE.....................

Ghost_Bullet

21st February 2008, 20:54

MMMmm that time will come screamin up quick. Brass Monky08, lookin forward, got my time off sorted, and as well for next year 09.

I have enjoyed this one for a few years now, steak sammies bon fire, music and yappin. And a nice fresh start in the mornin'

See some of yas there!!!!!:done:

Wingnut

23rd February 2008, 08:57

woodybee

23rd February 2008, 16:24

As luck would have it....I have a birthday that weekend too.:sunny:
Dunno about riding on ice or in snow tho,:cold::scooter: but I have been putting off for decades now so I'm gunna HTFU and just do it!:headbang:Hey dudes and dudess's

Yay your birthday too:woohoo:which means we will have to seek each other out, stand about 10 feet away run at each other, and meet each other in mid air.....:laugh:man I love rallies, but to have a birthday on one, is like nothing else
sounds like a few of you great dudes are coming down for it...............will be great to bang a few beers with you dudes.

Went past a fab looking bonnie today so swung the bike back the other way to do a meet and greet as you do, (I was on my vepsa having done a shop[!!) but still thought Id stop for a yarn, there was two dudes and one dudess from Whangura....(or however you spell it.....brit chick you understand!!))) Anyway, they were nice folk.

Fuck I am hanging out for the March Hare, Off the Rails and Beaumont. I reckon the temperatures for the Chilley Gorilla are going to be a record high this year:sunny: I am taking the sun tan lotion and sunny's....I am bumming a pillion ride there with my best friend whose a fantastic bloke.....what could be sweeter in life......, as I shall be too intoxicated to ride.....and comes with the territory of enjoyine one's birthday eh...

Like I aways say.

RALLIES RALLIES RALLIES OI OI OI:msn-wink::niceone::banana:

Kemet

26th February 2008, 18:26

How can a weather forecast go up to 4 months in advance?

It can be done. Weather follows a basic pattern based on mainly on passage of the moon around the earth and in part how the moon and earth interact with the sun. The changes to that are affect by local ocean tempertures, especially if you live in a coastal region, and also the shape of the surrounding land mass.

Queenstown gets so much great weather because a lot of the rain comes from the west, blows up the side of the alps, gets to the top and keeps on going up and gets carried over Queenstown, central in general, North Otago/Waitaki Hydro and McKenzie country.

Too much info??? :shutup:

Who cares how cold it is, it could get cold even on a summer rally. I do agree that the summer rallies are brilliant fun, but to rug up and get talking bollocks round the site, is a right crack.

Would advise those who aren't soft cocks, to grab a thermal roll out mat, and them stick your blow up beds on top, saves the blow ups getting all
frozen.

Don't forget thick woolie socks.... I woke up with such cold toes last year once that frost settled in...:o

I have heard it said that at one Brass Monkey it was that warm that folks were wearing t-shirts!!:sunny: Lets hope for an unseasonably warm climate at this years one eh.

Last year was quite pleasent once the rain stopped. I ended up walking round the site with just my trackies (spare that I managed to keep dry..) and a singlet. I must have had some weirdo following me around cos I saw a lot of funny looks from all the others still in all their wet riding gear.

Suprisingly in all that time there I only heard one person yell out "SHOW US YOUR TITS!"

All the others must have been gay... :chase::dodge:

Coi 4 now, up dancing till 4am this morning, then up at 6, so am so tired, feel like I have been shot in the eyes at the moment, so going to be asleep by 8pm.....Woooooooooooooosey eh.:yawn::sleep:

And a reminder that friday nights a huge birthday pissup in Dunedin.

HELL YEAH

:lol: :D its magic...

You be reading that almanac???

woodybee

28th February 2008, 19:46

It can be done. Weather follows a basic pattern based on mainly on passage of the moon around the earth and in part how the moon and earth interact with the sun. The changes to that are affect by local ocean tempertures, especially if you live in a coastal region, and also the shape of the surrounding land mass.

Queenstown gets so much great weather because a lot of the rain comes from the west, blows up the side of the alps, gets to the top and keeps on going up and gets carried over Queenstown, central in general, North Otago/Waitaki Hydro and McKenzie country.

Too much info??? :shutup:

Bloody hell do you wear a raincoat and spot trains too!!:yawn:

woodybee

28th February 2008, 19:47

Fellow dudess, was only joking just then mateypoos:doh:

Kemet

28th February 2008, 21:57

Phew!!!! thank god for that!!!

I thought you had caught me out!!!:whistle:

Kemet

28th February 2008, 21:59

'Sides the temptation to enlighten you on the wonders of the weather was just too good an oppotunity to pass up.....:clap:

Biggles2000

29th February 2008, 13:17

Provided the roads are open I will be there.......

Coldrider

29th February 2008, 14:04

Interislander & Bluebridge appear to have price fixed at $105 each way, bike & rider, for us 'Pig Islanders".

Silverfern

29th February 2008, 17:46

I have enjoyed this one for a few years now, steak sammies bon fire, music and yappin.

The food was great last time I was there (2004) especially compared to the muck available from the commercial operators at the VCR this year. The Brass is good cos you know the caterers are doing it as a fund raiser for the local schools etc, and down south we know how to put on a good feed !!!
Woodybee, I hope to join you on the Friday night to help celebrate the 'naughty 40's', just keep reminding us (which I'm sure you will :))

woodybee

29th March 2008, 22:54

Woodybee, I hope to join you on the Friday night to help celebrate the 'naughty 40's', just keep reminding us (which I'm sure you will :))[/QUOTE]

Fear not wise one, I shall remind you all the way there, and hey dudess, looking forward to meeting up with you and sampling far too many beers and :niceone::drinknsin:thud:

Have come to the conclusion that rallitis is a cool thing to develop, as you just keep on meeting up with cool and groovy folk, and surround yourself with them......Ahem mostly anyway :innocent:

idb

30th March 2008, 21:29

The Brass? - bah humbug, the least appealing of all the rallies.

Gimme a hot day at the Vincent etc any time.

This is the best of all rallies in my humble opinion.
It might be the bond of collective misery, I don't know.

I missed out last year (the first one I've missed in about 14 years) which really pissed me off but I'm definitely going to be there again this year.

And it's a birthday party too so that makes it even funner.

Coldrider

18th April 2008, 09:45

Got my postal entryform yesterday, The BRM committee have organised a booking number with interislander for cheaper fares, that will help with the petrol prices will have to pay in Haast and Queenstown.

FJRider

19th April 2008, 00:32

Long Range forecast is for 6 feet of Snow, on friday, freezing the saturday and rain on sunday.... Monday fine weather to be held.

Just another day in (Brass Monkey)PARADISE. Last year WAS a little tropical. This year will be my 10th.

woodybee

29th April 2008, 20:40

Right them Dudes and Dudess's

Whose coming to the Big Brass Monkey's Magic Then

Great Rally at the Beaumont, too knackered to write a write up, so thats a first. Must have been the one and only early morning rise I had.:eek:

So :Oi:whose coming then, eh eh eh

Woodybee

Jantar

29th April 2008, 21:08

- all the old guys will tell you how cold it used to be. Ive seen pics of bikes being ridden on the ice, but I've never seen ice on the lake thats been thick enough to do more than (carefully) stand on......yes, but the first few rallies were held on the first weekend in July. Then they changed it to the first weekend in June. That is much warmer.

Ruralman

29th April 2008, 22:04

yes, but the first few rallies were held on the first weekend in July. Then they changed it to the first weekend in June. That is much warmer.

Is there an alternative venue thing happening at Chatto Creek again????

Jantar

29th April 2008, 22:12

Yes, there sure is. And we have booked the same entertainer as last year.

xgnr

30th April 2008, 21:19

Yes, there sure is. And we have booked the same entertainer as last year.

So any more info Jantar?

I am working on a trip to the Brass this year if I can get the moons aligned and the K bike fixed.

Cheers

Stu

Jantar

30th April 2008, 21:45

Our club meeting is on tuesday evening, and I'll find out more then. However if it follows the same format as last year then you can read more here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51155

It is basically a club event, but held at the Chatto Creek Tavern with plenty of room for tents. Normal pub grub is available till quite late, and booze at normal pub prices. There is no charge, but the club is always on the lookout for new members.

xgnr

4th May 2008, 21:32

Going to head down if I can get the K bike running this week. (most likely as parts arriving :2thumbsup).

Have family in Westport and ChCh so expect to stop in bed/beer/breakfast either way.

Anyone heading down? Havn't booked ferry tickets etc but will do this week. Its a long way alone... :weep:

Cheers

Stu

Rashika

5th May 2008, 06:29

Ghost_Bullet

8th May 2008, 23:06

ONly thre weeks out for this one... my, how the time has skipped on buy. Must almost time to pack the bike up.

Kinje

9th May 2008, 10:36

Starting to fizz with excitement. Been madly hatching a plan, dreaming of various routes to make my way there the long way...Can't believe its so close already, really snuck up on me but I'll make it work.

AHHHH HELL YEAH South Island Road Trip and Monkey :2thumbsup

pete376403

9th May 2008, 16:20

What boat are you going over on? I'm on the Thursday morning (0800) BlueBalls, Kaitaki was all booked out weeks ago

xgnr

9th May 2008, 18:28

try Pming Paturoa, he has made it done from the north the last few times, maybe he will be coming down again?

Thanks for that. Have been in touch and plans are moooving along :done:

His thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73247

Biggles2000

10th May 2008, 18:11

I think this is my 19 or 20th Brass. Probably going to stay in Oamaru overnite there is a new resturant I want to try out there called the Wiskey bar and cafe (anybody been there?). If the weather is good i would like to come back up the west coast but is very weather dependent.
If you are walking around the camp, drop in and say hi, we always stay on the top of the grassy noel overlooking the lake at the back of the camping area.

geoffc

11th May 2008, 16:56

Yes I sampled their Whiskey several times. Friends have dined there & have given the thumbs up. There is another new restaurant & bar just a bit further around called Harbour View and that is worth checking out as well. Cheers:2thumbsup

Evo1132

11th May 2008, 17:26

I cant wait:scooter:, only 3 weeks to go, orsym. It will be frosty, chances are it will be raining:cold:, but all worth it, to catch up with other bikers round the biggest bonfire I have ever seen, listen to a live band and get mother fucked, thats what a good rally is all about.

xgnr

11th May 2008, 17:54

I have just worked out that I have a B'day when on the way down so does that count as being a birthday on the Rally?? :laugh:

XF650

12th May 2008, 21:50

Group of us are going to the Brass via gravel, paper roads etc.
So if anyone interested in joining us just ping me a message.
Adventure / dual purpose type bikes recconmended.

munterk6

13th May 2008, 19:05

Group of us are going to the Brass via gravel, paper roads etc.
So if anyone interested in joining us just ping me a message.
Adventure / dual purpose type bikes recconmended.

You're MAD...mad I say!!!
But you will have a fantastic time and I wish I had a dirt bike to join you guys.
A few years ago I tried to get over Dansey's Pass on my GSXR711, in the snow and it was hailing until we reached the snowline, then started snowing heavy.
Needless to say, we turned back:beer: Lack of traction ya might say lol!
Have fun boys:2thumbsup

helenoftroy

14th May 2008, 17:19

Group of us are going to the Brass via gravel, paper roads etc.
So if anyone interested in joining us just ping me a message.
Adventure / dual purpose type bikes recconmended.
Would so love to come but Daughter Tess leaving on her big OE so prolly should see her off:argh::argh:will be in touch if things change.........

You're MAD...mad I say!!!
But you will have a fantastic time and I wish I had a dirt bike to join you guys.
A few years ago I tried to get over Dansey's Pass on my GSXR711, in the snow and it was hailing until we reached the snowline, then started snowing heavy.
Needless to say, we turned back:beer: Lack of traction ya might say lol!
Have fun boys:2thumbsup

We're not mad we just like a bit of fun in the dirt sometimes
And it is fun:devil2:

FJRider

18th May 2008, 09:45

yes, but the first few rallies were held on the first weekend in July. Then they changed it to the first weekend in June. That is much warmer.

I've been there in at June rally, and it reached 14 deg C BELOW zero. Thats not "warmer"

woodybee

25th May 2008, 21:49

I have just worked out that I have a B'day when on the way down so does that count as being a birthday on the Rally?? :laugh:[Hey there, birthday dude, thats 3 birthdays at this monkey so far, ooo oooo oooo.

Not long now, and I cant wait, and I'm not riding which means I can snuggle in behind and do birthday drinks all the way there, and nurse my poor head all the way, back, thank god we have liz's birthday monday off to recover eh.

See you all soon.

Woodybee:scooter:

xgnr

26th May 2008, 13:37

Okydoks

Three of us are heading away from Dorkland on Thursday morning. We are catching the 8pm sailing.

Intention is to leave AutoBahn Papakura at 7.15-7.30am.

Anyone want to tag along the more the merrier. We are not in a big hurry so it's legal(ish) speeds. Staying the night in Cabins at Picton then south on Friday Route to be determined.

For more details PM me or Paturoa.

Cheers

Stu

Ghost_Bullet

2nd June 2008, 11:42

Well 2008 is all but over, for the brass that is, though no doubt still many bodies out on their bikes completeig a tour about.

Saw the KB flag hangin on the fence, but the few times walking past the camp, saw no bodies, apart from Timg whom was on the phone.
<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2165304700100338616kqYLQa"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/69/469/3/4/70/2165304700100338616kqYLQa_th.jpg" alt="Kiwi biker Flag"></a>
A bit of rain stuff this year, the fire did it's warming thing.<a href="http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2185735170100338616yiLXnG"><img src="http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/58/758/7/35/17/2185735170100338616yiLXnG_th.jpg" alt="Its Hot!"></a>

All in all another good weekend.

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